Answer:
x=12
Step-by-step explanation:
5(x-8) + 15 = 35
<em>First remove the parenthesis by multiplying</em>
5x-40 + 15 = 35
<em>Add -40+15</em>
5x -25 = 35
<em>Add 25 to both sides</em>
5x=60
<em>Divide both sides by 5</em>
Now you can plug in 12 for x if you need to, it will equal 35
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